Natural atractions

Galapagos Islands is home to species of plants, birds, reptiles, and marine life, many of which exist nowhere else on earth.
You can find prehistoric land-iguanas, 600-pound giant tortoises, and 13 species of finches, each with a distinct beak.  Also, sea lions, fur seals, sea turtles, dolphins, whales, blue-footed boobies, and several species of birds like albatrosses and the world’s pinkest flamingos.

Recommended readings

Links (external):
www.rainforestalliance.com www.darwinfoundation.org
www.lonelyplanet.com

Books:
  • Galápagos, A natural History Guide, M.H. Jackson,1990
  • Restoring the tortoise dynasty, Godfrey Merlin,1999
  • The Voyage of the Beagle, Charles Darwin,1860

What you should bring with you:

  • LONG PANTS
    (lightweight, khakis)
  • SHORTS
    (Bermudas or other)
  • SHORT SLEEVED SHIRTS, T-SHIRTS
  • LONG SLEEVED SHIRTS (JUL-NOV)
  • WINDBREAKER or SWEATSHIRT (JUL - NOV)
  • BATHING SUITS (2)
  • WALKING SHOES OR LIGHT HIKING BOOTS
  • RUBBER-SOLED SHOES OR BOAT SHOES
  • SPORT SANDALS WITH A VELCRO STRAP
  • SMALL BACKPACK or KNAPSACK
  • PLASTIC WATER BOTTLE
  • WIDE BRIMMED HAT, BANDANA
  • CAMERA (with extra film, batteries and waterproof bag)
  • UNDERWATER CAMERA
  • SMALL PAIR OF BINOCULARS
  • SUNGLASSES/ STRAP, SUNSCREEN
  • SEA SICKNESS MEDICATION
  • PERSONAL MEDICATION
OUR ECOTOURISM ETHICS CUSTOMIZE YOUR JOURNEY

Galapagos Islands
 
 
Evolution
EVOLUTION
 
EVOLUTION

Our vision for this yacht is to give our clients the feeling of going on board a ship that brings back memories of travels to far away and exotic lands.

Evolution looks as boats did in the 1920’s but brings the levels of comfort and safety of today.

It preserves the smaller boat atmosphere and attention to detail that we pride ourselves in having on all our other boats. Onboard Evolution, our clients will live an experience of close contact with nature on land and in the water.

Reserve here...
L.O.A.: 192 feet / 58.5 meters
CAPACITY: 32 guests in 16 cabins. 18 crew members plus 2 naturalist guides and 1 cruise director.
ENGINES: Caterpillar 3512 TITA 1300hp 
GENERATORS: Northern Lights 150 KVA 
BEAM: 29 feet / 8.9 meters
BUILDER: Kanasashi Shipyard, Japan 
ACCOMODATIONS:
3 Cabins (jr. suites) on Bridge - A deck
9 Cabins on Main - C deck
4 Cabins on Lower - D deck
SPEED: 10 / 12 knots.
ELECTRIC POWER: 110 volts AC / 60 Hz
COMFORT EQUIPMENT: Air Renewal System, Air conditioning throughout, TV / CD / VHS/DVD/Playstation, boutique, infirmary with MD on board, small soaking tub
COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT: UHF, VHF radio.

Cabin
Cabin 		  Double cabin
Double Cabin
Deck
Deck		   Pool
Pool

CRUISE 8 DAYS, 7 NIGHTS

Day 1   Day 5
SAT:
AM: Arrival at San Cristobal Galapagos.
PM: Cerro Brujo.		 WED:
AM: Tower Island: Barranco.
PM: Tower Island: Darwin Bay.
Day 2 Day 6
SUN:
AM: Hood Island: Punta Suarez.
PM: Hood Island: Gardner Bay.		 THU:
AM: Fernandina Island: Punta Espinosa.
PM: Isabela Island: Tagus Cove.
Day 3 Day 7
MON:
AM: Santa Cruz (Indefatigable) Island: Charles Darwin Research Station.
PM: Santa Cruz : Highlands.		 FRI:
AM: North Seymur Island.
PM: Black Turtle Cove.
Day 4 Day 8
TUE:
AM: Santiago ( James) Island: James Bay.
PM: Bartolome (Bartholomew) Island.		 SAT:
AM: Kicker Rock: Departure.
Reserve here...
 
Prices, departures and includes services
Programs
Price
8 days / 7 nights
US$3750
Single supp. US$6563

Departures:   Saturday

Included: Not included:
•Accommodations.
•English-speaking certified naturalist guides.
•Guided tours and excursions.
•All Meals.

•Airfare Quito-Galapagos-Quito (US$410 per person). Subject to change
•Entrace fee to the Galapagos National Park (US$100 cash on arrival to the islands)

•Tips and gratuities.
•Optional or suggested services that are on your own.
•Personal expenses.
•Extra beverages and alcoholic drinks.
•Medical costs and hospitalization.
• Meals, souvenirs and other local and personal expenses not specified in the above itinerary are also not included.